J.D. - Age 45 - Española Martinez III
May 26, 2012
J.D. MARTINEZ III, 45, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his brother, Miguel G. Martinez; paternal grandparents, J.D. Martinez Sr., and Rosalie; maternal grandparents, Jose Q. Valencia and Florentina E.; uncle, Wilbert Martinez; aunt, Sophie Hayes; close cousin, Eldon Martinez. J.D. was strong in his...
Lorraine - Age 62 - La Mesilla Martinez
May 26, 2012
LORRAINE MARTINEZ, 62, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her maternal parents, Joe F. and Magdalena Montoya; mother-in-law, Marina Martinez; brothers-in-law, Tano, Modie, George and Howard Martinez and Harold Romero. Lorraine was the most amazing homemaker. Her home was always immaculate. Her favorite color...
Mark - Age 41 - Española Martinez
May 26, 2012
MARK MANUEL MARTINEZ, 41, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012 following a motorcycle accident. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Juan B. and Emiliana Martinez and Antonio Griego; uncles, Leo and Stanley Griego and Rudy Martinez and aunt, Loretta Griego. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Barbara Martinez; children, Rae-Anna and Raquel...
Bernie - Age 96 - Santa Cruz Sanchez
May 26, 2012
BERNIE L. SANCHEZ, 96, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe G. Sanchez; parents, Sostenes and Amada Lucero and beloved brother, Tom Lucero. Bernie was a primary school teacher in the Española Valley for 35 years. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her daughters, Loyola Salazar,...
Ramon - Age 77 - Mexico Marquez
May 25, 2012
RAMON MARQUEZ, 77, a resident of Vista Hermosa, Chihuahua, Mexico, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012. Public visitation will begin on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. with a devotional service will take place 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. all services will be held in the Chapel of...
Pablo C. "Padino" Age - 80 - Santa Moya
May 25, 2012
PABLO C. “PADINO” MOYA, 80, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Esquipula Moya; sister, Rita Moya; brothers, Ramos and Felipe Moya; nephews, Robert Moya and George Bachica. Pablo loved ranching and attending to his animals and making the most out...
Consuelo G. Age - 90 - Dixon Martinez
May 23, 2012
Consuelo G. Martinez, 90, a lifelong resident of Dixon passed away from a lengthy illness on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother & friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe A. Martinez; sons: Leroy, Elmer and Joseph; parents, Feliberto and Escolastica Vigil Garcia; sister, Casilda Jaramillo; brother, Placido Garcia. Consuelo is survived by her...
Yvonne S. Age - 50 - Española Meza
May 23, 2012
(Teacher)Yvonne S. Meza, 50, a resident of Española passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert E. Lopez, Jr.; brother, Randy L. Lopez. Yvonne is survived by her children: Rafael Ochoa and companion Jasmine of Amarillo, Alexias Star Lopez of Española; grandchildren: Nathaniel, Christian, Brianna Ochoa of Amarillo, TX; mother, Eufelia Lopez...
Eva E. Age - 88 - Española Lopez
May 22, 2012
EVA ELIZABETH LOPEZ, 88, a resident of Española passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Albert Lopez; children, Juanita Ann Lopez and Paul Edward Lopez; daughter-in-law, Karen Marie Lopez; father, Antonio M. Martinez; mother, Rebecca Romero Martinez; brothers, Johnny Gallegos, Morelo and Joe Martinez; sisters, Margaret Valdez, Josephine Santistevan, Mary Martinez,...
Jennifer "Jen" Age - 26 - Española Barler
May 21, 2012
Jennifer “Jen” Barler, 26, a resident of Española passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Verna Archuleta; great-grandparents, Flavil “Hoyt” and Elizabeth “Maxine” Newbury and Edith Roberts; grandparents, Grover “Buddy” Hainer and W.O. Barler. Jennifer is survived by her companion Teddy Barela; beautiful daughter, Serenity Mary Lynn Barela of Española; grandmothers: Shirley...
James "Danny" - 73 - Los Alamos Doss
May 17, 2012
James “Danny” Doss, 73 a resident of Los Alamos passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 17, 2012 with his family at his side, and is now in Paradise in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Danny Doss was a long time resident of Los Alamos, retiring in 1999 from a career as an electrical engineer with the Los...
Lester Jesus Age - 57 - Los Alamos Wahner
May 16, 2012
Lester Jesus Wahner passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, after a long illness. Lester was the son of Arthur and Esther Wahner, who preceded him in death. Lester's brother Hermann also preceded him in death. Lester was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the fifth of eight children. Lester is survived by his partner W. Scott Smith; his brothers: Xavier,...
Gene Daniel Age - 50 - Penasco Valdez
May 14, 2012
Gene Daniel Valdez, 50, a resident of Penasco formally of Midvale, Utah went to be with our Lord on Monday, May 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Arlene Valdez, father, Conrado Valdez; mother, Elivinia Leyba Valdez. He is survived by his brothers: Joseph Valdez, Raymond and wife Aurora Valdez, Desi and wife Martha Valdez, Ernie and...
Pauline "Paula" A. Age - 48 - El Ra Roybal
May 14, 2012
Pauline “Paula” A. Roybal, 48, a resident of El Rancho passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012. Paula was a very loving mother and kind person, very smart and full of talent through her art and music. She loved to laugh and make others laugh as well. Paula was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Alfredo and Gregorita Vigil;...
Freddie R. - Age 43 - Ranchos de Taos Maestas, Sr.
May 13, 2012
FREDDIE R. MAESTAS, SR., 43, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eloy and Carmen Maestas. He loved music, writing songs and playing his guitar. He loved riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family. He taught his son’s to play the guitar...
Kenny - Age 52 - Vallecitos Lucero
May 13, 2012
KENNY S. LUCERO, 52, a resident of Vallecitos passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012. He was born April 20, 1960. He loved outdoors, especially hunting, hand fishing and hauling wood. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Savino Lucero; grandparents, Benigno and Raquel Chavez, Doreteo and Teresita Lucero; uncles: Johnny, Fidel, Gilbert and Lazarro Lucero, Adolfo and...
Alvinita R. Age - 94 - Velarde Gasca
May 13, 2012
Alvinita R. Gasca, 94, a resident of Velarde passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a sudden illness on Sunday, May 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Preciliano and Domitila Rendon; husband, Adolfo Gasca, Sr.; first husband, Sam Trujillo; children: David, Eddie, Ernie and Jesse Gasca; granddaughter, Yvonne Gasca; siblings: Eloisa Roybal and Joseph...
Henry O. "EL Gato Negro" Garcia
May 12, 2012
Henry O. Garcia, aka El Gato Negro, 73, a resident of Chimayo born in Ojo Caliente went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Henry “El Gato Negro” was a very active member of The American Legion in Chimayo. He played various instruments and loved dancing. He was a KDCE announcer, good dancer, good singer, and...
Orlando - Age 40 - Los Alamos Coriz
May 11, 2012
ORLANDO CORIZ, JR., a resident of Los Alamos and originally of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 11, 2012. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ross and Adelina Coriz; Grandfather, Raymond Herrera; maternal great-grandfather, Pete Lucero and uncle, David Coriz. Orlando loved music, playing his guitar and singing. He proudly served the United States Army National...
Juan "El Compita" Age - 48 - Arroyo Dominguez
May 11, 2012
Juan “El Compita” Dominguez, 48, a resident of Arroyo Seco, born in San Luis Potosi SLP, Mexico passed away from injuries in an automobile accident on Friday, May 11, 2012. Juan was a talented chef and known for his decorative fruit trays for many years. Juan enjoyed being among family and friends. He loved dancing, singing and listening to music....
